Answers by state
New York Citizenship Test Answers (2026)
The answers to the civics questions that depend on where you live in New York: your U.S. senators, your U.S. representative, your governor and your capital. Checked against official government lists on September 27, 2026.
Quick answers
- Who is one of your state’s U.S. senators now?
- Name one: Kirsten Gillibrand or Chuck Schumer
- Name your U.S. representative.
- It depends on where you live. New York has 26 representatives, one for each congressional district (see the list below).
- Who is the governor of your state now?
- Kathy Hochul
- What is the capital of your state?
- Albany
New York’s U.S. senators
Like every state, New York has two U.S. senators. The officer asks for one name, so pick the one that is easier for you to say and remember.
- Kirsten Gillibrand (Democrat)
- Chuck Schumer (Democrat)
New York’s U.S. representatives
New York has 26 members of the House of Representatives. Each one represents a congressional district, so your answer depends on your home address. The fastest way to find yours is to enter your ZIP code on house.gov.
Find your representative by ZIP code
| District | Representative | Party |
|---|---|---|
| District 1 | Nick LaLota | Republican |
| District 2 | Andrew R. Garbarino | Republican |
| District 3 | Thomas R. Suozzi | Democrat |
| District 4 | Laura Gillen | Democrat |
| District 5 | Gregory W. Meeks | Democrat |
| District 6 | Grace Meng | Democrat |
| District 7 | Nydia M. Velázquez | Democrat |
| District 8 | Hakeem S. Jeffries | Democrat |
| District 9 | Yvette D. Clarke | Democrat |
| District 10 | Daniel S. Goldman | Democrat |
| District 11 | Nicole Malliotakis | Republican |
| District 12 | Jerrold Nadler | Democrat |
| District 13 | Adriano Espaillat | Democrat |
| District 14 | Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez | Democrat |
| District 15 | Ritchie Torres | Democrat |
| District 16 | George Latimer | Democrat |
| District 17 | Michael Lawler | Republican |
| District 18 | Patrick Ryan | Democrat |
| District 19 | Josh Riley | Democrat |
| District 20 | Paul Tonko | Democrat |
| District 21 | Elise M. Stefanik | Republican |
| District 22 | John W. Mannion | Democrat |
| District 23 | Nicholas A. Langworthy | Republican |
| District 24 | Claudia Tenney | Republican |
| District 25 | Joseph D. Morelle | Democrat |
| District 26 | Timothy M. Kennedy | Democrat |
All House seats are on the ballot on November 3, 2026, and the new terms start on January 3, 2027. You only need the name, not the district number or party.
Governor of New York
The governor of New York is Kathy Hochul. New York elects a governor on November 3, 2026. If the office changes hands, the new governor takes office in the following weeks, and the answer changes on that day. Until then, give the current governor’s name.
On the 2025 test this is one of the 20 questions for applicants who qualify for the 65/20 exception, so older applicants should know it well.
Capital of New York
The capital of New York is Albany.
Common mistake: New York City is the largest city, but it is not the capital. The answer is Albany.
If an answer changes before your interview
Officers expect the name of the person in office on the day of your interview. Elected officials can change after elections, resignations and appointments, so check the answers again the week of your interview. USCIS also posts changes at uscis.gov/citizenship/testupdates.
Last checked September 27, 2026. Sources: senate.gov, the Clerk of the U.S. House (clerk.house.gov) and the National Governors Association (nga.org).
Practice the rest of the test
These four questions are only a small part of the civics test. Practice the others with the free mock test, which follows the real pass rules.
Common questions
Do I need to know both senators from New York?
No. The question asks for one of your state’s senators, so one correct name is enough.
Do I need to know my representative’s party or district number?
No. The name is enough. The party and district are listed here only to help you find the right person.
I just moved to New York. Which answers do I give?
Give the answers for the place where you live on the day of your interview. You must live in the state or USCIS district for at least 3 months before you file, so your new address should match your application.
Are these questions on the 65/20 test?
On the 2025 test, only the governor question is part of the 20 questions for 65/20 applicants. On the 2008 test, the senator and capital questions are on the 65/20 list.